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Genetic variability of Indonesian local chili pepper: The facts

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Abstract

Chili pepper (Capsicum frutescens) is one species of Solanaceae family that is very popular in Indonesia and some other tropical countries because of its pungency. Chili pepper is an important spice in Indonesia and is also eaten fresh as a pickle to increase appetite. In Indonesia, there are various local names for chili pepper includingcabai, cengek, lombok, pedesan etc. These varied local names represent the various morphological shapes of the chili pepper fruit. We have investigated the variability of some chili cultivars based on morphological characteristics, molecular markers, pungency, and capsaicin content. Some biological facts, such as the tendency of chili pepper to outbreed, have also been found. In this paper, the source of variability and the possible mechanism of increasing genetic variability of Indonesian local chili pepper are also discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication8th International Conference on Global Resource Conservation, ICGRC 2017
Subtitle of host publicationGreen Campus Movement for Global Conservation
EditorsAkira Kikuchi, Chandrakhant Salunkhe, Dian Siswanto, Yoga Dwi Jatmiko, Bhupal Govinda
PublisherAmerican Institute of Physics Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9780735416000
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 29 Nov 2017
Event8th International Conference on Global Resource Conservation: Green Campus Movement for Global Conservation, ICGRC 2017 - Malang, Indonesia
Duration: 19 Jul 201720 Jul 2017

Publication series

NameAIP Conference Proceedings
Volume1908
ISSN (Print)0094-243X
ISSN (Electronic)1551-7616

Conference

Conference8th International Conference on Global Resource Conservation: Green Campus Movement for Global Conservation, ICGRC 2017
Country/TerritoryIndonesia
CityMalang
Period19/07/1720/07/17

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 2 - Zero Hunger
    SDG 2 Zero Hunger

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